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“We love how spacious and light it feels with the high ceilings, and the wood makes it feel warm and welcoming,” say the clients, Fran and Dave.

Two Swiss designers breathe new life into retired gondolas by turning them into sleek, customizable saunas. The interiors are gutted, and the exteriors receive a brand-new paint job—in any color of your choice.

Last sold in 2012 for nearly $3,500,000, the five-bedroom property is now back on the market with a higher price tag of $10,000,000 after having been treated to a top-down restoration.

Send the kids on an adventurous scavenger hunt that engages their creativity and critical thinking skills.

Koto’s charred-timber workspace is an exercise in wabi-sabi design that embraces imperfection amid the natural world. The carbon-neutral structure is built from natural materials, and it can operate both on- and off-grid.

The walls of the apartment were left unplastered.

Kitchen peninsula and plexiglas shelving

Despite their fidelity to the original structure, the residents made small changes, notably in the kitchen: The wood-veneered island was moved to create more circulation space behind it and finished in white lacquer and stainless steel. Wood cabinetry above the island was exchanged for a steel ventilation unit.

The renovation features a pulpit-like mezzanine that overlooks the main living space. This new cantilevered structure creates a focused central nucleus for the home.

Read on for all the pros and cons to keep in mind for an educated decision about installing a kitchen sink.

"The design gives the owners a sense of connection," note the architects. "The doors are always open, and the family spills naturally out to the garden."

The pleated roofline adds light and shadow to the bright and airy interiors.

This spacious kitchen was designed for simplicity and functionality. Black and white kitchens that incorporate elements of gray tend to have a softer look. Seen here, gray accents, like the pendant lights and backsplash color, abound. Says the architect, "The design of the interior achieves a softer touch by using bespoke detailing and a rich palette of materials such as stone and timber."

Get the whole family involved in the kitchen, whether it be teaching young ones a tried-and-true recipe or exploring a new dish together.